Drawing with Charcoal

Description

Adult class, all levels
Tuesdays (March 11 to April 15) from 10:00 AM – noon

This six-week workshop will explore charcoal drawing. Realistic and abstract drawing techniques will be covered, such as creating three dimensional form, effective compositional arrangements and how to draw from direct observation. Working in the medium of charcoal is fun, easy and messy! But, it’s worth it to create beautiful drawings with an aesthetic interplay of light and dark values. Individualized instruction and group critiques help you express your creativity in this traditional drawing medium.

Whether you’re an experienced artist or new to the medium of charcoal drawing, you will learn how to use charcoal effectively while avoiding common mistakes. The charm of charcoal drawing lies both in its simplicity and its forgiving nature. The beauty of charcoal drawing is why it has remained a popular medium for drawing since the Renaissance.

Recommended Materials:
Graphite drawing pencils 2B, 4B, 6B
Charcoal pencils
Sticks of compressed and vine Charcoal
Workable Fixative
Mirror
Rubber/plastic eraser
Kneaded eraser
Blending stump
Sketch book of quality paper
Charcoal paper
Pencil sharpener
Ruler

This class will be held in the lower level of MAC in the classroom. It will be led by instructor Rebecca Moran, who holds an MFA in Visual Art and teaches drawing and painting courses at Eastern Connecticut State University. Visit Rebecca’s website here to learn more!

Registration forms can be downloaded here and mailed to the Arts Center with a check. Interested participants may also register online. Class size is limited; early registration is encouraged.

The Marlborough Arts Center is a regional non-profit organization serving the towns in the surrounding area. For more information, please visit the website or leave a voicemail at 860-467-6353, or send email to marlboroughartscenter@gmail.com.